How far is City of Gary, IN from Delphi, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Delphi, IN is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Delphi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Delphi.
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Start on the route
104 m · 27 sec
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1992 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
73.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Brookston, Fowler
1191 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
5.9 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Prairie Street
947 ft · 24 sec · North Prairie Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
10.3 mi · 18 min · West 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1920 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
583 ft · 16 sec · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Delphi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
73.8 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy near Delphi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Delphi?
The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Ayr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from City of Gary and 46.7 miles from Delphi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between City of Gary and Delphi, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Gary and Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy near Delphi.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Ayr
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Ayr.
Rensselaer
Kankakee
Gilman
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Delphi. Straight-line distance: 77.9 mi (125.37 km).
#1 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delphi
City in Indiana
| Population | 2,909 |
| Coordinates | 40.5875400, -86.6750100 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delphi (-86.67501, 40.58754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.00 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Premium | $5.11 | $16.81 | $33.62 |
| Diesel | $6.91 | $22.75 | $45.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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